Sr Firmware Engineer

Location

Eden Prairie, MN, USA

A Senior Wireless Firmware Engineer is responsible for designing and developing Bluetooth Radio firmware in Starkey’s products. They take the whole picture into account and look along multiple dimensions of a problem. Senior Engineers are capable of receiving an under‑defined task, bringing clarity to the task, and accomplishing the task with high quality. They can independently and professionally interact with other teams.

A Senior Firmware Engineer demonstrates both breadth and depth of knowledge.

Understand and participate in establishing requirements

• Understand system level requirements impacting firmware deliverables.
• Collaborate with others in the organization to define and improve system level requirements.
• Define, document, and review firmware level requirements through analysis and simulations.

Design and implement high quality firmware

• Create and contribute to system level design and architecture.
• Create and document the design, simulation, and implementation of firmware based on requirements.
• Use knowledge of programming languages (such as C or assembly) to implement firmware on a resource constrained hardware.

Verify functionality of the firmware using manual and/or automated approaches

• Design and document tests based on requirements to ensure good test coverage.
• Create unit tests, semi‑automated test, and/or automated tests.
• Implement and deploy automated tests using languages such as Python or
  
  C.
• Follow up on failed tests and system level integration issues in a timely manner.
• Initiate and develop new test approaches and improve on existing test approaches.

Follow and improve established processes and initiate new processes

• Diligently follow development processes such as code reviews, creation of documentation, coding conventions, etc.
• Identify gaps in the existing processes and look for new opportunities to improve productivity.
• Enhance existing processes and initiate and lead the creation of new processes.

Mentor other engineers and help in the technical and professional growth of the team

• Coach and mentor team members.
• Conduct tutorials and create documents to share knowledge.
• Be a role model to newer or less experienced team members.

Coordinate projects

• Lead the creation of project plans and work estimates.
• In scrum projects, take on the product owner or the scrum master role.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate project activities with other teams.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; or
• MSEE in related fields; or
• PhD in related fields

Minimum Experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience (with BS); or
• 3+ years of relevant experience (with MSEE); or
• 2+ years of relevant experience (with PhD)

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Bluetooth/BLE communication
• Wireless and wired communication and related protocols.
• Embedded firmware development.
• Firmware test methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of languages such as C required.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python required.
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuitry.
• Knowledge of architecture of programming devices such as DSPs and Micro‑controllers.
• Great oral and written communication skills.
• Must be driven, methodical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually.
• Proficiency in problem solving.

Target rate: $106,260 to $141,750 per year. Factors affecting starting pay include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company‑paid life and short‑term disability insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Hearing aid benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays, paid floating holidays, and paid volunteer service day
• Paid paternity and maternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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